Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing everything! One of my regular favs in Bham. read more

The outdoor patio nestled in a charming alley is delightful. The octopus appetizer was very tender and had a kick thanks to the puree and peppers. The cauliflower steak was outstanding and is likely to become a go-to meal for me! read more

Pernoi - Cauliflower steak - Personal Chefs Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great restaurant in Birmingham! They have an expansive patio, which is great for the times. I was impressed with the food and the service. I had never been here before but I was expecting a few tables inside and was shocked how many people eat here on any given night. The place was packed. The spicy rigatoni is so good and I'm also a fan of their Caesar dressing. A+ for the bread basket. One thing to note, if you are a big Coca Cola drinker, they have the mini bottles. No free refills. read more

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Casa is best dining in B'ham. Great patio, comfortable, quiet, intimate. Pasta is outstanding the Sicilian NY Strip melts in your mouth. Service is always great, with knowledgeable and friendly staff. read more

We came here for a friend's birthday dinner for a 10pm reservation (yes 10pm) and despite being seated late, I was really impressed! I mean Pernoi is headed by two culinary titans, so I'm not surprised. The attention to detail is lovely and the luxury yacht vibe is real. Bottled water ONLY -- none of MI's finest tap and in the non-bar area, they require jackets for men. Why not 5 stars then? For the price point and vision/ambition, the service just isn't up to par for several key reasons: *The training is clearly subpar. The guys coming around to introduce the food/ingredients clearly didn't know the dish very well nor could he pronounce the ingredients. Butchering the asian ingredients was like nails on a chalkboard for me. *For a place that demands jackets for me, I expect black AND white napkins. Thanks for the lint all over my black clothing! If you're interested in reading a play-by-play on the dishes: *For the "First" or appetizer section, I ordered the: King Crab Ravioli (daikon, coriander honey, croquette). This was AWESOME. It was basically like king crab two ways. There were two bite-sized king crab croquette which was rich, heavy (in a fantastic way) balanced by two "dumplings" wrapped in daikon; I loved how light and fresh this was! It was also served with some pickled beets. My husband ordered the salt roasted baby beets (black rice salad, whipped tofu, sesame seeds). This was a really interesting dish -- really sesame oil forward but it was nicely balanced. *For the "Second" section, I ordered the: Charred Octopus (black garlic romesco, panisse, salsa verde) - this dish was INSANE. The octopus was PERFECTLY cooked -- just get it. My husband ordered the Butter Poached Pumpkin (squash butter, porcini butter, shaved foie) -- BUTTER BUTTER BUTTER. it was so incredibly luscious. Wow. *For the "Third" section or main, I ordered the Roasted Lamb Loin (caponata, crispy artichokes, curry-carrot reduction). I was a little wary that this would be gamey but it wasn't at all! AMAZING. It's apparently marinated in black garlic. The sauce also had a hint of lemongrass. I didn't LOVE the caponata -- it was a bit greasy for my liking. *For dessert, I tried TWO out of the 5 options. The chocolate caramel banana was the only one they were out of. -- Huckleberry Cornmeal Cake (darjeeling custard, creme fraiche) - I'm glad I ordered this as the server let us know that they were going to switch it up. The darjeeling custard was PERFECT, so good. I expected the cornmeal cake to be like cornbread or something, but it was all a smooth cake texture. Could easily been like a blueberry muffin. I really enjoyed it! -- Turkish Coffee (guanaja flourless, cardamom orange, saffron) - It was beautiful with dark, rich chocolate balanced with strong punch of coffee. Yum. read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Birmingham. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with a fire place. The staff is very knowledgeable and able to speak to the menu. Eggplant was perfection, so was the mushroom pasta and the meatballs. Honestly the complimentary bread basket alone is worth the trip. All the bread is made fresh in house. read more

I have lived in NYC for the past 15 years and am pleased to report that this place stands up to some of the finest restaurants in the world. Growing up in Detroit, it was a real treat to have an exquisite meal here that manages to feel comfortable (I sat at the bar) despite the fine dining cuisine. I was particularly impressed with the salmon, the finest quality with an elegant torched ponzu execution. Simple, elegant, refined, and only the best ingredients. Enjoy! read more

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A miraculous collaboration of notable Michelin one star Japanese French chef "Takashi Yagihashi" and legendary veteran chef Luciano DelSignore. Although Takashi's left the partnership after very early stage of the grand opening, yet you can find Japanese essence in Contemporary French dishes. One of must-go place for dating in Michigan. read more

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I visited Pernoi during restaurant week in Birmingham with a friend (which is a great way to try course meals at nice restaurants for a good price). The service at Pernoi was great from the moment you walk in. They take your coat check and then you are promptly seated at your table (we reserved a table a day before). The ambiance is nice- dim lights, modern furniture and decor, nice high ceilings. The food, however, wasn't as memorable. They started off with some warm bread and 'chefs compliments.' It was some type of tartare bite that was too salty. We were able to pick an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a list for reaturant week. To be completely honest, I don't even remember the name of the dishes. As a gist, I ordered some tortellini dish in chicken broth for the appetizer, steak and potatoes for entree, and peanut butter profiteroles with caramelized bananas, bacon chocolate, and popcorn for dessert. The dishes were all pretty good. I ordered the "safer" choices, so nothing to complain about there. The part that stuck with me most was the bill (and not because of the price). They had customized Pernoi leather check presenters that were really nice. Overall, I would say it was a good experience. It's a nice place for a fancy dinner or night out. read more

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The BEST FOOD & service!!! Love the mushroom homemade pasta! Great service! Our waiter was spectacular! Great suggestions & he let us dine Peacefully... and have fun!!! One of the best dinners of this year! read more

This was the worst dining experience my wife and I have had in the city of Birmingham. The waitress was extremely rude from the outset and the food was diabolical. Thankfully both entrees were removed from the bill. We will not be returning ever again to this restaurant. read more

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Have been back to this restaurant several times after visiting it in its previous ultra expensive incarnation and remembered I haven't updated my previous review. It's much more casual and the food is much better!!! The outdoor patio is still charming and comfortable. We ate inside today and gone are the window treatments that made it feel confined and just downright stuffy. Our waiter, Anthony, was excellent and really a great guy. The place just felt so much more relaxed. The food was spot on delicious land the portions (and prices) were much more reasonable. We had a lot of stuff and it was all delicious, even by my teenage daughter's standards. For brevity's sake I will just say that EVERYTHING we had was excellent. Bella Piatti now has some competition in town. From appetizers to entrees to desserts, I'd have to give the edge to this place. Don't be put off by it's snooty predecessor, try this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I recently came back for a birthday dinner. It was very different then my first experience. Our dinner took almost 3 hours. A few of the meals came out wrong, but because we had already waited almost an hour and a half, we decided to eat what they had brought (after informing the server). The manager did come over after he heard about the mishaps, however nothing was done. To top it off, the server offered to bring a birthday dessert. This ended up being the smallest dollop of whipped cream and that was it. I was disappointed with the service new owner. read more

The short review: Extraordinary in every possible way. Excellent food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend for special occasions and when you want to treat your business associates to the most exclusive restaurant in Michigan.It is not inexpensive ($120+ per person plus drinks/wine) - but is a dining experience that you won't find anywhere else (Detroit or elsewhere). Pernoi is the joint culmination of the careers of Chef Luciano DelSignore and Chef Takashi Yagihashi . It is an fantastic blend of the very best Italian + Japanese + French cuisines - a melding that Takashi calls "confusion cuisine." The result is a menu like no other, and tastes that are deliciously unique. As expected, there is nothing out of place and nothing excessive about the interior design. The heroes of the night are the food and the person(s) you are with. If you don't have an exceptional dining experience, you came with the wrong people. The long review, as this is a new restaurant and not many have experience it yet: I've been a customer of Baccos for 15 years, hands-down the best Italian restaurant in metro Detroit. Becaue of that, my wife, Lindy Lenk and I, were invited to the first night of the soft opening, which featured items from an ala carté menu, full bar and a newly-assembled wait staff that was culled from metro Detroit and around the country. Our seating was early, at 5 p.m. Lindy had the honor of being the very first customer to enter Pernoi. She ordered the first drink from the bar; appropriately she chose the One Off Manhattan (Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Lustau Sweet Vermouth, Zucca Rhubarbaro-Angostura Bitters $16). Pernoi is an intimate space. The bar accommodates 30 or so, the dining room perhaps ~40 (?). Jackets are required for men. Enter from the walkway alley off Maple. The bar area has three seating spaces in a cozy room, there are six stools at the bar, a bench that probably seats no more than eight people, and a half dozen tables near the window wall. The walk to the dining room is down a long hall. The open kitchen, on the right -- it is bustling and impressive. The dining room is an L-shaped space. As you approach, the space on the left has tables for two to four with a row along each wall, the forward space has tables for four to five people in a single row in the center of the room The floor-to-window walls are clad in sheers that are somehow substantial, architectural -- they are like columns that allow you to see the outside and keeps diners from feeling as though they are in a fish bowl. The music (different selections for the bar and dining room) was perfectly balanced and expertly selected. I often have trouble hearing conversations of people I'm with because the music is too loud in many restaurants and bars -- that was not the case at Pernoi. The artwork is dramatic and sublime; each piece has obviously been selected with utmost care. The wait staff was impeccable. Attentive, knowledgeable and nearly invisible, the way service at a fine dining restaurant should be. They obviously are there to advise if asked for guidance, but mostly to be at your service, so you will enjoy your dining companion(s) and focus on the fabulous food. Being the first night, the staff was understandably nervous, but consumate professionals. Since it was a soft opening, we were not offered the main menu; only the ala carté menu was available. The main menu, I understand, will be a prix fixe menu and change often, based on what is in season, fresh and captures the imagination of Lucian and Takashi. The wine list was also not available the night we were there; it will no doubt be an eclectic selection to pair with the food. We are looking forward to the full experience. We selected four items each, plus desert. I had tuna sashimi, foie gras torchon, rabbit agnolotti, Wagyu beef, pressed quince (desert). Lindy had tuna sashimi, King Crab ravioli, day boat scallops with truffle, ginger sesame king salmon, Turkish coffee (dessert). We each had a cocktail before dinner, several glasses of wine with dinner, espresso, and after-dinner cocktails. Food $185, pre-dinner cocktail and wine, $153. Since it was a perfect night (both food and weather), we sat in the rear patio to enjoy an after-dinner cocktail. The patio has a built-in fireplace and looks like it will be heated for cooler temps. It was a great setting to savor the perfect, exciting new experience of Pernoi. read more

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Let's start with three soggy Caesar salads. Each salad was old and smelled of a heavy fish, smell and taste. Now for the appetizers , mushrooms something was a dish that was tangy and salty. Entrees...a spaghetti with clams was dry and was covered in dime-size, clam shells. Noodles were dry and lacked any sauce. Ravioli dish was heavy on a cheap tomato sauce and there were 6 raviolis for $25. The taste of the entree lacked any flavor, style or originality. Food was horrible. Server was condescending! Manager comped the meals but no one ate anything. A very pretentious eatery that serves garbage with a heavy price. Do no go there! read more

I'm still dreaming about my dinner. It was beyond delicious. The breads are all made in-house and the sauce on the fish was light and perfectly spiced. The outdoor seating is just right for dining and appropriate social distancing. I'll be back for sure. read more

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This was my first visit to Pernoi and I am definitely going back. The food and service here were phenomenal. First, the outdoor setting was perfect. The tent had a line of heaters in every open section so even though we were sitting outside it felt like we were indoors because we weren't cold. John, our waiter, was amazing! He knew every detail of the menu and gave great wine recommendations. Their 18oz steak was excellent and is a great share. The tiramisu was also a must and definitely the house meat cheese and olive board. I would definitely go back! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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It's a high school production of a gourmet restaurant. It's unfortunate since Bacco is an institution and Luciano is a king. Pernoi is borderline offensive for the price they charge: tiny portions, forgettable food, no wine corkage, 1997 interior design, awkward unimpressive entrance, and cocktail menu was basic. Service was solid, thus the 2nd star. I am from Los Angeles and I'm always excited when Detroit gets a new dining gem. This restaurant is the exact opposite of what Detroit needs. It will be busy because the people of the suburbs have few other options. A dress code does not make you a quality dining experience. Hope they can turn it around. read more

Luciano, we bow to your passion of food and creating an amazing experience. From the bread basket to dessert, my tastebuds went to an Italian wedding (soup), to the Maryland shore (soft shell crab) to my grandmothers kitchen (tagliatelle bolognese). My husband and friends had their own adventure! We rounded out the night with pavlova, tiramisu, laughter and the commitment to do it again. read more

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I was anticipating something a little different. This restaurant is high quality and the food presentation is exquisite. if you are a foodie and somewhat of an adventurous eater - this place is for you. The price point is high , the portions are small. The place has somewhat of a pretentious feel and perhaps they are trying to hit a certain demographic in a time of a flourishing economy. For me, I would prefer a few more basic options on the menu. A more welcoming laid back bar area or more user friendly bar menu option. A Tv, even a small one, in the bar area would be ok as well. I like quality and fine dining and I admire the effort at Pernoi - but honestly a little too overboard and gourmet for me. Good service , high quality and worthy effort push it to 3 stars. read more

Missed the first night of Pernoi, but were glad to be here on the second. Service was spot-on: very attentive and professional. Ambiance: lovely. And now, the most important element - the food. We enjoyed a first course of hearts of palm (the co-diner), and king crab ravioli (me). Both were memorable. The crab was not exactly what you'd expect from a dish called ravioli - the crab was encased in a wrap that had some crispiness to it. Possibly a dish drawing on Chef Takahashi's knowledge base. It came accompanied by beets - a nice touch. Next, the co-diner got Jerusalem artichoke soup with trumpet mushrooms and dill - very nice indeed. I got duck agnolotti with Parmesan foam. Excellent. For our mains, the co-diner got salmon, and I got the squab. The squab came with chanterelle mushrooms and a very interesting bread pudding. We finished with a dessert of Turkish coffee: coffee ice cream accompanying a flourless torte with a chocolate base. Our coffee was the restaurant's own secret blend - we were served in a capacious pot that more than met our needs. We chose not to have wine, but there is a sommeliere on staff, and we were told that the restaurant intends to build its wine selection to as many as 2000 different bottles. Very ambitious. The prices? Not low, but worth it. To sum up our impression: the same night as dining here, we called and made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary at Pernoi. Looking forward to our return. read more

This was the best meal I've had maybe ever. Every dish was perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. We had the Veal carpaccio, celery soup, wagu beef, and scallops. Each dish out did the one before. The Panna cotta and chocolate desserts were perfect endings. Service was impeccable with Leslie. The chef, Luciano Delsignore, has a winner here. And he is most charming and as beautiful as his food. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Saturday night and our second experience at Pernoi. Set in an ambiance of understated elegance we again were privileged to dine here We can only describe the cuisine as created by consummate professionals with aristocratic insight We were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated as soon as she checked on our table Our waiter Michael greeted us as did Mindy our sommelier. Nice wine selection from a list still in development but with an interesting selection, not the usual players. The dinner is designed to be ordered in three courses but sharing is not discouraged The foie gras and lobster " ravioli " were excellent We followed with the caviar topped pasta course The branzino and salmon were both outstanding Takashi and Luciano are warm and cordial hosts The whole evening was perfection ! Frank N. read more

Exquisite! Masterfully crafted cocktails and food. Shared several items with my husband. The scallops, artichoke soup, lamb, wagyu beef, and quince dessert are not to be missed. Service was outstanding as well. Happy we were an early guest of this new restaurant, and looking forward to our next visit. read more

What a wonderful dinner! The ambiance, service, and especially the food was outstanding, I had the king crab ravioli, octopus, steak and braised short rib, and cheesecake. My mom and friend Kathy also loved the restaurant too! The biggest thrill was getting to meet Takashi, I missed him at tribute but I fInally got to enjoy his immense talents. I was so excited I was a total spaz! Oh well it's not every day a girl gets to meet one of her favorite chefs. read more

I would give them ten stars if I could. Consistently perfect in every way for date night four years running. My favorite restaurant in Birmingham! Start with the board, buratta salad, fish, spicy pasta that is honestly to die for, and a dirty martini or amazing bottle of wine, or both and tiramisu :) Now that's a HOT date. Trust me. Thank you Pernoi! Be back real soon. read more

Pernoi is elegant, modern, and I enjoyed the experience. I came here for restaurant week and was ready to be disappointed as I have been with some fine dining spots in the area. The vibe is not pretentious at all and our server was awesome dealing with my sarcastic humor while offering recommendations. The cocktails here are unique; yet flavorful (we tried a few and none disappointed). My friend and I started with the smoked mussels and tagliatelle with veal ragu - both were excellent. Our main courses were the roasted chicken and gnocchi fungi. Gnocchi is one of my favorites and I basically can't stop myself from ordering it anywhere I go; this was delicious. The roasted chicken was also perfect and I ended up taking some home with me because I'd rather save room for dessert, always. Thankfully, my friend was with me so we could try both. The coffee cream/dulce de leche and poached pear with gelato were SO good. Pretty sure I'll be back soon in the lounge area for dessert and drinks. read more

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EXTREMELY over-priced for what you get. If you have money to burn and have never had an actual Michelin-starred experience this is an option. Food went from great (grilled octopus) to OK (overcooked cod). Service was inconsistent. Our waiter seemed distracted and kept pushing the wine menu on us after we said multiple times we were sticking w cocktails. Won't go back. read more

A real treat! Last night, I had the pleasure of dining here. I followed the suggested parking locale. And it's great. Couldn't be easier. Met my partner at the bar, had a cocktail, as our table was prepared. We sat in the "port" room, which is basically the bar. The room is decorated mid-century modern, very minimalistic, yet comfortable. Greeted by Alexander, he took my coat, and offered nice pleasantries. The staff is accommodating and professional. Our server, Leslie? was lovely, on pointe and not overbearing. We took her suggestion and ordered one selection from every course. First: I had the crab ravioli. Beautiful. Interesting preparation. Delicious. Second: the Oleastra caviar tagliatelle. I want to have it again. Right now. It was a splurge, but so worth it. I could have licked the plate. Third: the mushroom and tofu medley. Sounds dull? Not at all. Again, amazing presentation. Perfect. Fresh and delicious. Dessert: Huckleberry cake with gelato. We shared this. And we fought for the last bite. Coffee: my decaf cap was frothy and had a pretty design. Rich and robust. Wine: the list is interesting. We went with the wine steward's selection. It did not disappoint. My go to favorite Gaja was overpriced, in my opinion. I could describe my partner's meal, but, I didn't care. I was fixated on my own. He said it was equally wonderful. We will return. Pernoi is definitely for the discriminating palate. I wish them great success on an endeavor created out of love and obvious hard work. read more

After reading some of the reviews and seeing pictures of some of the meals, I also had high expectations. Lets start with the service, which was outstanding. Very kind and knowledgeable staff. We tried 6 different kinds of appetizers and was not impressed at all. We tried 2 entrees(Iowa steak and the branzino) which were very good. Between 4 of us having the above apps and entrees along with 8(2 bourbon and 2 martini) drinks, I was not happy to see a $550 bill. I believe in you get what you pay for but i'm sorry, the price was not worth the food. read more

It was an unexpected disappointment to experience such slipshod service from this supposedly upscale restaurant. After we ordered a bottle of wine, the complimentary bite size (tasty) snack were served and the dinner plates on the table removed. Then came the silver. Then came our appetizer order. I ordered a soup and had to ask for a spoon! Then came the bread. Then, finally, the wine came in a decanter which takes time and I can understand that.. But these out of sequence uncoordinated service events are totally expected since I had assumed the management is "experienced" with is a mistake on my part. The food was OK. Squab is good , the lamb loin is dry. The deserts are good. Then came the bill with a "summary" of food, drinks.... first. Then after paying and signing the bill, came a funny looking leather pouch with tie string. Inside was the bill details in a small envelop. Still trying to figure out what this is all about. The service staff is a bit overkill. They seem to trip over each other at times. Pretentious does not add to good dining. It certainly did not make this a leisurely fine dining experience to say the least. They have lots to learn yet. read more

Sat outside by the cozy fireplace and enjoyed the fettuccine with truffles and wild mushrooms. House made bread, parmigiana cheese and roasted olives appetizer. Nice glass of of wine. VIP service. My favorite place. . Highest recommendation.. my compliments to the chef . Cheers enjoy! read more

Pernoi - Jayme - Personal Chefs Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I recently dined at Pernoi with some girlfriends and as far as taste of food went, we were not disappointed at all. The atmosphere is beautiful and the waitstaff is very friendly. They have ALOT of waitstaff in hand and can be a little overwhelming at times, but you are guaranteed service that's for sure. The waitstaff is also very knowledgeable in every dish and how it's prepared. We ordered a few dishes. Pernoi handed out a taster of Amuse Bunche which I've ever had but was quite delicious. We also had the King Crab Ravioli which was very different but tasty. I ordered the tuna sashimi which was the best tuna sashimi I've ever had. Super fresh! I ordered the Waygu steak for my meal and it was phenomenal. Don't go into this meal thinking you'll enjoy full from a course. Their portions are very very small and you have to order a couple of things which aren't cheap. The reason I deducted a star. You're paying for the experience which is fine, but I think they are just very over priced. I find this as a great date spot though. read more

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Best patio anywhere!! Lovely dinner and our server Lisa is the reason we will keep coming back. She is the best!!

A turn off on several fronts. No ambience, the place takes itself very seriously. Waiter actually told us this was going to be the most expensive and exclusive place around. The menu was odd, and the food was just average. Very small portions. Overpriced and way too full of itself. Won't be back anytime soon. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place. My girlfriend has dietary restrictions and they adjusted everything she ordered easily. The waitress was super nice and gave great suggestions. The food was spectacular and the drinks were unique and fun. Even better was when the chef came out himself and said hello and even gave us a free dessert. 10/10. 5 stars. read more

Pernoi - Bolognese, Bronzino and Parmesan Veal - Personal Chefs Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

First time visit here. Did not disappoint. Sat in the outdoor heated tent. Was nice and warm and cozy. ALL of the food we ordered was amazing, and the service was fantastic. Very impressed and will be back. read more

Wanted to like this. Realize it's new. Food was OK. Prices not in line with culinary experience. They charge two dollars for ice. Rent must be high. Likely not going back. Just wasn't special. read more

I vowed I'd never return to Pernoi after a lousy experience a few years ago. I figured everybody deserves a second chance... Well. I was wrong. The Margarita looked beautiful with its orange color and pink sugar rim. I was entranced until I tasted it. No taste. Not much liquor. A complete disappointment. Then came the bread, which is touted as great. It was ok. Not sublime. The best was the focaccia, which had a lovely amount of olive oil and a pleasing texture. The Caesar and the crunchy farm salad. Nope. The farm salad was underdressed and, once again, relatively tasteless. Then our entrees came: ravioli and pasta bolognese; both disappointing. The Bolognese was watery and the pasta a bit too Al dente. I'd say the best things were the beautiful bowls from Bernadaud. But unfortunately you can't eat them. Skip this place. It's expensive and doesn't deliver on its promise of a lovely night out. read more

This restaurant really caters to the total experience. Several different waiters, 3-5 courses with superb unique flovors and they mentioned they do seasonally change menus so you can look forward to trying more dishes. Wish I took more photos my food was like art. Can't wait to go back! read more

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